Question
In the following sentences, an idiom or idiomatic
phrase is given in bold. You need to determine whether the given idiom is correctly used in the context of the sentence. If it is correct, choose "No improvement." Otherwise, select the most appropriate replacement from the given options. The manager jumped the gun when he noticed discrepancies in the financial reports but chose to ignore them.Solution
The idiom "jumped the gun" means acting too soon or before the right time, which does not fit the context of the sentence. The sentence suggests that the manager noticed discrepancies but chose to ignore them. This indicates that he suspected something was wrong but did not take action.The correct idiom to use here is "smelled a rat", which means sensing something suspicious or dishonest.Thus, option (B) "Smelled a rat" is the best replacement.
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing '3'.
In a code language, 'TRAIN' is written as AITRS, and 'TRUCK' is written as UCTRP. How will 'CYCLE' be written in the same language?
In a certain code language, 'A' is coded as '2', 'B' is coded as '4' and 'C' is coded as '6'. Which word will be coded as '1210108' as in that code lan...
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table facing the centre of the table. Four of them are sitting at each of the corners, while the o...
Change the question mark with the option that follows the applied logic in the first pair.
Charger: Charge :: Printer: ??
In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if th...
In a certain code language, 'ACTOR' is coded as ROYCA and 'NURSE' is coded as ESWUN. How will 'JUDGE' be coded in the same language?
Find the odd one out :
Axe, Dagger, Arrow, Knife
In a certain code language, if storm = 15, apple = 6, virtue = 35, then cupboard = ?
